This is a discussion on AfterGraduation new article "GATE Exam Key Statistics Of Candidate Registration, Qualified And Subject Chosen".
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an examination that primarily tests the comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate subjects in engineering and science. GATE exam is considered to be the standard examination conducted not only for post graduation admissions in engineering at all IITs, NITs and Indian Institute of Science (IISc) but also to open the gates for lucrative opportunities in several public sector enterprises and research organizations.
Every year, lakh of candidates appear for the exam, making the GATE exam one of the most sought-after and tough exam in the country. There are some key statistics on number of candidates register for the test and the number of candidates qualifies, which reflect some interesting trend. AfterGraduation present some trends which may be helpful for aspirants to strategic their preparation for the GATE Exam.
The GATE score of a candidate reflects the relative performance level of a candidate. The score is used for admissions to various post-graduate education programs (e.g. Master of Engineering, Master of Technology, Doctor of Philosophy) in Indian higher education institutes, with financial assistance provided by MHRD and other government agencies. Since 2012, GATE scores are also being used by several Indian public sector undertakings (i.e., government-owned companies) for recruiting graduate engineers in entry-level positions.